United MileagePlus award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD)

In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for DTW→IAD in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 11,100 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 314 dates). Lowest first class: 30,000 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 314 dates).

Data as of

Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.

Lowest economy
11,100 miles + $5.60
economy space on 314 dates
Lowest first class
30,000 miles + $5.60
first-class space on 314 dates

MileagePlus award prices by cabin

The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on DTW→IAD in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.

CabinPoints + taxesStopsAirlines seenSeatsDates seenNewest observation
Economy11,100 miles + $5.60NonstopUnited Airlines (UA)9+314See dates
First30,000 miles + $5.60NonstopUnited Airlines (UA)9+314See dates

Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.

Observed MileagePlus award examples

Awards AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days (one way, per traveler)
DepartureCabinPoints + taxesSeatsStopsObserved (UTC)
Economy11,100 miles + $5.609+NonstopCheck this date
Economy11,100 miles + $5.609+NonstopCheck this date
Economy11,100 miles + $5.609+NonstopCheck this date
First30,000 miles + $5.609+NonstopCheck this date
First30,000 miles + $5.609+NonstopCheck this date
First30,000 miles + $5.609+NonstopCheck this date

Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.

Best months to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD) with MileagePlus

Lowest prices among the dates we observed, by departure month. A record, not a forecast.
MonthEconomyFirst
11,100 (16 dates)30,000 (16 dates)
11,100 (30 dates)30,000 (30 dates)
11,100 (31 dates)30,000 (31 dates)
11,100 (31 dates)30,000 (31 dates)
11,100 (28 dates)30,000 (28 dates)
11,100 (31 dates)30,000 (31 dates)
15,000 (30 dates)30,000 (30 dates)
15,000 (31 dates)30,000 (31 dates)
15,000 (30 dates)30,000 (30 dates)
15,000 (31 dates)30,000 (31 dates)
15,000 (25 dates)30,000 (25 dates)

How to get MileagePlus miles

Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.

MileagePlus vs other programs from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD)

Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.

ProgramEconomyBusinessFirst
American Airlines AAdvantage8,500 pts + $5.60—18,500 pts + $5.60
Delta SkyMiles18,600 pts + $5.60—28,500 pts + $5.60
Etihad Guest12,000 pts + $33.3025,000 pts + $42.08—
Qantas Frequent Flyer9,200 pts + $5.6019,300 pts + $5.60Lowest—
United MileagePlus11,100 pts + $5.60—30,000 pts + $5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club7,500 pts + $5.60Lowest—21,000 pts + $5.60
Virgin Australia Velocity8,500 pts + $9.53—16,500 pts + $9.53Lowest

Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD)

What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?

In economy, 11,100 miles + $5.60. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 314 departure dates (newest observation Oct 8, 2026, 20:34 UTC). In first class, 30,000 miles + $5.60. United MileagePlus showed first-class award space on 314 departure dates (newest observation Oct 8, 2026, 20:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.

Can you book nonstop awards from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD) with MileagePlus?

Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in first class, and in economy from 11,100 miles.

Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?

Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.

Which months had the lowest MileagePlus award prices from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?

Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 11,100 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.

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How this page is built

These figures come from AwardTool's cached award searches across 29 loyalty programs. A value counts only when AwardTool observed it in the last 30 days, for departures within 365 days of the data date. Each price is the lowest one-way award seen per passenger, in the program's points or miles, with taxes and fees in USD. A missing value means AwardTool hasn't seen that award recently, not that none exists. The date-by-date calendar is in the app: a limited window on the free plan and 365 days with Pro.

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